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Crime / BREAKING: Bobrisky Regains Freedom After Six Months In Prison by SamuelOamen: 10:24am On Aug 05 |
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, known as Bobrisky, who was sentenced to six months imprisonment, has been released. He regained freedom from the Kirikiri Correctional Centre on Monday around 10am. The Nation reported in April that Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos sentenced Bobrisky for Naira abuse. The judge, who sentenced the cross-dresser without an option of fine, said his sentence would serve as a lesson for others abusing the Naira. His jail term began on 24 March, coinciding with the day of his arrest. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-bobrisky-regains-freedom-after-six-months-in-prison/
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Politics / Supreme Court Bars FG From Paying Allocations To LGs With Unelected Officials by SamuelOamen: 11:07am On Jul 11 |
The Supreme Court has held that it is illegal for Governors to dissolve democratically elected Local Governments. https://thenationonlineng.net/just-in-supreme-court-bars-fg-from-paying-allocations-to-lgs-with-unelected-officials/ 119 Likes 17 Shares
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Politics / Supreme Court Rules LG Allocations Should Be Paid Directly From Federation Acct by SamuelOamen: 10:50am On Jul 11 |
BREAKING: Supreme Court rules LG allocations should be paid directly from Federation Account The Supreme Court has held that henceforth, the Federal Government should pay any money standing to the credit of the Local Governments in the Federation directly to the Local Government Areas managed by democratically elected officials. In a lead judgment by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court has also held that it is unconstitutional for State Governments to retain and use allocation meant for the LGAs on their behalf without transferring same to them as provided in Section 162(3) of the Constitution. The Supreme Court made these pronouncements in its ongoing judgment in the suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) seeking full autonomy for the LGAs. Details shortly... https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-supreme-court-rules-lg-allocations-should-be-paid-directly-from-federation-account/
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Politics / Re: Electricity: How Do I Know The Band I Am On? by SamuelOamen: 10:58am On Apr 15 |
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Politics / BREAKING: Tinubu Honours Super Eagles With MON Award by SamuelOamen: 2:21pm On Feb 13 |
President Bola Tinubu has awarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria and members of Team Nigeria with the Member of the Order of the Niger (MON) national honour for their exceptional performance at the recently concluded AFCON 2023 tournament in Ivory Coast. Also, they were each presented with a flat and a plot of land in the FCT. This announcement was made by Dada Olusegun, the special assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, in a post on his official X page. He wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presents the @NGSuperEagles and team Nigeria with their MON award, 1 flat in Nigeria and a plot of Land in the Federal Capital Territory as a sign of gratitude for their service.” Details shortly... https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-tinubu-honours-super-eagles-with-mon-award/
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Politics / By-Elections, Rerun Elections May Hold Feb 1 - INEC by SamuelOamen: 11:58am On Dec 18, 2023 |
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it is considering conducting bye-elections and rerun elections across the country on Thursday, February 1, 2024, to fill existing vacancies in the state and federal legislature. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-bye-elections-rerun-elections-may-hold-feb-1-inec/ 1 Like 1 Share
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Politics / No Evidence Tinubu Forged CSU Certificate, Says BBC by SamuelOamen: 2:28pm On Oct 11, 2023 |
The disinformation team of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has published a report on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's certificate. The authors of the report titled: 'Bola Tinubu diploma: No evidence Nigeria's president forged college record' concluded that President Tinubu did not forge his certificate. Allegations that President Tinubu's certificates were falsified spread like wildfire on social media following the publication of the president's academic records by Chicago State University (CSU). The revelation of the President's academic credentials is the climax of a legal lawsuit initiated in August by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), one of his key opponents in the February presidential election. The BBC made its conclusion after contacting CSU with questions about its diplomas In response to the questions CSU said: "We are confident and always have been in the veracity and integrity of our records regarding Tinubu's attendance and completion of graduation requirements". https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-no-evidence-tinubu-forged-csu-certificate-says-bbc/
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Politics / BREAKING: Ministerial Nominee Balarabe Slumps At Senate by SamuelOamen: 2:08pm On Oct 04, 2023 |
A ministerial nominee, Abass Lawal Balarabe has slumped while standing at the podium inside the Senate. Balarabe slumped after his introductory remarks. Senate President Godswill Akpabio immediately called for a doctor to attend to him. He also immediately directed that the Senate resolves into an executive session He told television cameras the session to immediately stop recording. Details shortly… https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-ministerial-nominee-balarabe-slumps-at-senate/
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Foreign Affairs / 20 Things To Know About Gabon’s Military Coup by SamuelOamen: 11:23am On Aug 30, 2023 |
The military in the early hours of Wednesday announced the takeover of the government in Gabon. This is coming after the July 26 coup d'état in Niger Republic when the country's presidential guard detained president Mohamed Bazoum and presidential guard commander general Abdourahamane Tchiani proclaimed himself the leader of a new military junta, shortly after confirming the coup a success. The Nation reports that a group of senior Gabonese soldiers on Wednesday appeared on national television and said they had taken power, minutes after the state election body announced President Ali Bongo had won a third term. The senior officers said they represented all security and defence forces in the Central African nation. Here are things to know about the Military coup in Gabon 1. Gabon general election was held on August 26, 2023. 2. Incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba ran for re-election. 3. The Gabonese Democratic Party, of which Bongo is a member, has ruled the country continuously since independence from France in 1960, including 41 years under Bongo's father, Omar. 4. Allegations of electoral fraud and irregularities immediately emerged from opposition parties and independent observers, casting a shadow of doubt over the legitimacy of the election results 5. Bongo was declared the winner on 29 August. 6. Albert Ondo Ossa, who came second in the elections, alleged electoral irregularities. 7. Ondo Ossa, just two hours before the polls closed, denounced "fraud orchestrated by the Bongo camp." 8. He had already claimed victory and urged Bongo to facilitate a peaceful transfer of power based on his own purported vote count. 9. The election result was annulled following the coup d'état. 10. The military-led coup ousted the re-elected president, Ali Bongo Ondimba. 11. Following the announcement of the coup, celebrations broke out in the streets of Libreville. 12. The coup occurred just minutes after Bongo's re-election was declared at 3:30 AM WAT by the Gabonese electoral commission with 64.27% of the vote. 13. There has been no comment from the government of Gabon, which is a member of the oil producer group OPEC. 14. No reports on the whereabouts of Bongo, who was last seen in public casting his vote in the vote on Saturday. 15. The coup is the eighth in West and Central Africa since 2020. 16. The latest one, in Niger, was in July. 17. Military officers have also seized power in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso and Chad. 18. Bongo's family has ruled the oil producing but poor nation for 56 years. 19. His detractors say he has done little to channel its oil and other wealth towards the population of some 2.3 million people, a third of whom live in poverty. 20. In a speech delivered on the country's Independence Day on 17 August, Bongo, a close ally of France, insisted that he would not allow Gabon to be subjected to "destabilization", referring to the other coups. https://thenationonlineng.net/20-things-to-know-about-gabons-military-coup/ 1 Like
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Religion / BREAKING: Fountain Of Life Founder Pastor Odukoya Dies by SamuelOamen: 5:40pm On Aug 08, 2023 |
By Samuel Oamen The Senior Pastor of Fountain of Life Church Pastor Taiwo Odukoya is dead. The official Facebook page of the church confirmed his demise. He was said to have died on Monday August 7 at the United States of America (USA). The church said: "The church said: "The fountain of Life Church Family, in total submission to the will of God Almighty announces the passing unto greater glory of our Father, Teacher, a great servant of the Most High God, Pastor Daniel Taiwo Odukoya, Founding Pastor of The Fountain of Life Church, who passed unto glory on the 7th of August 2023 in the USA. "We are in total submission to you LORD!!! "We thank the Lord for the gift of greater leader!!!" Details shortly... https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-fountain-of-life-founder-pastor-odukoya-dies/
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Politics / Stella Oduah, Ex-Aide, Others Arraigned Over Alleged ₦5 Billion Fraud by SamuelOamen: 10:34am On Jul 21, 2023 |
Former Aviation Minister, Stella Oduah, her ex-aide, Gloria Odita and seven others are being arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja over fraud related offences. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-stella-oduah-ex-aide-others-arraigned-over-alleged-n5b-fraud/
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Politics / BREAKING: Senate Okays Appointment Of 20 Special Advisers By Tinubu by SamuelOamen: 12:23pm On Jun 06, 2023 |
The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to appoint 20 Special Advisers. Tinubu’s letter of request was read at plenary by Senate President Ahmad Lawan. After the letter was read, Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir (APC - Sokoto East) moved that “the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President C-in-C for the approval of the Senate to appoint 20 Special Advisers.” The motion was seconded by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda. The Senate however granted accelerated consideration of the request and promptly approved it. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-senate-okays-appointment-of-20-special-advisers-by-tinubu/
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Politics / Tinubu Seeks Senate’s Approval To Appoint 20 Special Advisers by SamuelOamen: 12:08pm On Jun 06, 2023 |
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Senate to grant his request to appoint 20 Special Advisers. Tinubu’s letter of request was read at plenary by Senate President Ahmad Lawan. After the letter was read, Senate Leader, Senator Ibrahim Gobir (APC - Sokoto East) moved that “the Senate do consider the request of Mr. President C-in-C for the approval of the Senate to appoint 20 Special Advisers.” The motion was seconded by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Philip Aduda. Details Shortly… https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-tinubu-seeks-senates-approval-to-appoint-20-special-advisers/
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Crime / BREAKING: Court Condemns Adedoyin, Two Staff To Death By Hanging by SamuelOamen: 12:57pm On May 30, 2023 |
The owner of Hilton Hotel Dr Rahmon Adedoyin and two staff have been sentenced to death by hanging over the murder of Master student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke. The court presided over by Chief judge of Osun State, Justice Oyebola Ojo, found Adedoyin and three of his staff guilty of murder and conspiracy. Ojo held that circumstantial evidence confimed Adedoyin and his staff killed Adegoke and tried to conceal the situation. Details Shortly… https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-court-condemns-adedoyin-two-staff-to-death-by-hanging/
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Politics / Five Benefits Of Fuel Subsidy Removal by SamuelOamen: 12:26pm On May 30, 2023 |
President Bola Tinubu on Monday announced fuel subsidy was gone because there is no budgetary allocation for it after June. What is fuel subsidy? Fuel subsidies are a form of government intervention to reduce the cost of fuel by providing direct financial support to oil companies, and as such, subsidise the product to consumers (Nigerians). Nigeria is one of Africa’s largest producers of crude oil, and it relies heavily on this resource for its economic growth. The 2023 budget proposed N2.557trn supplementary budget for fuel subsidy. Here are five benefits of fuel subsidy removal: 1. Fuel subsidy removal, according to experts, would free up resources for other sectors of the economy. 2. The government spends a significant portion of its budget on fuel subsidies, which could be better spent on education, healthcare, infrastructure development, amongst other key sectors. 3. Establishments of domestic refineries to produce more petroleum products, reducing Nigeria’s dependence on imported fuel. 4. Availability of domestic refineries will boost the country’s economy 5. Massive creation of jobs for Nigerians. https://thenationonlineng.net/five-benefits-of-fuel-subsidy-removal/
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Politics / BREAKING: South East Govs Name Second Niger Bridge After Buhari by SamuelOamen: 1:09pm On May 23, 2023 |
By Samuel Oamen South East Governors have agreed to name the Second Niger Bridge after President Muhammadu Buhari. The Special Assistant to the President on Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad, announced this on Tuesday. He said the second Niger bridge will now be called Buhari Bridge. Ahmad tweeted: “The Second Niger Bridge is to officially be called/known as MUHAMMADU BUHARI SECOND NIGER BRIDGE. “The MUHAMMADU BUHARI BRIDGE is officially commissioned today, by President Muhammadu Buhari. #PMBLegacy.” Seconding the announcement, Special Assistant to Buhari on Digital/New media, Tolu Ogunlesi tweeted: “Following consultations, the Governors of the South-East have agreed that the Second Niger Bridge shall be named the MUHAMMADU BUHARI SECOND NIGER BRIDGE.” Details shortly… https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-south-east-govs-name-second-niger-bridge-after-buhari/
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Politics / JUST IN: Apapa Takes Back Seat In Court by SamuelOamen: 12:08pm On May 19, 2023 |
Samuel Oamen The factional National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) Lamidi Apapa on Friday sat at the back of the court during the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. The Nation reports that Apapa was booed and mobbed by angry mob at the venue of the PEPC on Wednesday. Apapa told reporters that he was in court that Wednesday to assert himself as the Acting National Chairman of the party. On how he was mobbed, Apapa, said: “They pounced on me, removed my cap and I am very sure that if not that you people (journalists) were there, I would have been dead by now.” He alleged Obi was aware he would be attacked, stating that members of the presidential campaign group of the party in a meeting on Tuesday to broker peace among the warring factions, vowed to deal with him should he attend the court session. Apapa in an interview after the incident said he refused to be intimidated by the mob action and vowed to be present in court today. Keeping to his words, the factional chairman arrived incourt room and decided to sit at the back of the courtroom, not in the area reserved for Labour Party officials. https://thenationonlineng.net/just-in-apapa-takes-back-seat-in-court/
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Crime / JUST IN: Court Holds Abba Kyari's Trial Behind Closed Doors by SamuelOamen: 2:09pm On May 16, 2023 |
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday resumed proceedings in the trial of suspended DCP Abba Kyari and three others behind closed doors. Justice Emeka Nwite ordered journalists, lawyers in other cases and other litigants who were present to exit the courtroom before the commencement of proceedings. Before now, the proceedings were conducted without any restrictions on the category of people to be present. Justice Nwite issued the order upon f an application by the lead prosecuting lawyer, Sunday Joseph, who is of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). In his application, Joseph urged the court to protect the identity of his next set of witnesses listed to give evidence in the trial. He requested that lawyers in other cases, litigants, visitors, including journalists, who were in the court should be excluded from witnessing the proceedings. After granting Joseph's application, Justice Nwite stood the matter down to allow non-actors in the case to vacate the courtroom. On why he made the application, Joseph told journalists that it was to protect the witnesses, who are intelligent officers. He added that “there is a doctrine of state privilege in the interest of national security.” Joseph He said it was noted that members of the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) who were loyal to Abba Kyari, were still coming to court “And, you don’t know who is who; so, it is for the witness’ protection. We are now going into the nitty gritty of the matter and there have been allegations that we are just witch-hunting them,” he said. The lead prosecuting lawyer said though the prosecution had been calling witnesses before now, the need to protect the current set of witnesses was because their identities could not be exposed to the public. Although some lawyers, who had cases in the court protested the court's decision, Justice Nwite appealed for their understanding. The judge assured them that their cases will also be heard later, adding, "you can hang around. We are not going to take the matter through out the whole day. Please bear with." The trial is ongoing. Details shortly... https://thenationonlineng.net/just-in-court-holds-abba-kyaris-trial-behind-closed-doors/
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Politics / EFCC Operative Dies After Scuffle With Colleagues Over Suspect's Items by SamuelOamen: 11:23am On May 16, 2023 |
An Inspector of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abel Isah Dickson, has died after a scuffle with two colleagues over items collected from a suspect. The items include medications and some cash. The two colleagues, Assistant Superintendent of EFCC, Apata Oluwaseun Odunayo and Inspector of EFCC, Ogbuji Titu Tochukwu, have also been arraigned in a court in Sokoto for culpable homicide. But the Chairman of the commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, said he will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the erring officers are brought to justice. The Head of Media and Publicity of EFCC, Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, who confirmed the incident in a briefing in Abuja, said the affected officers have also been suspended. He said: "We have invited you this morning to brief you about an unfortunate incident that happened at our Sokoto Zonal Command, which is suspected to have led to the death of one of our young officers, Inspector of the EFCC, Abel Isah Dickson. " The officer passed away on May 7, 2023, at the Usmanu DanFodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto where he was receiving treatment for injuries he sustained, two days earlier, in a scuffle with two other staff: Assistant Superintendent of EFCC, Apata Oluwaseun Odunayo and Inspector of EFCC, Ogbuji Titu Tochukwu. "They had disagreed over procedures for the custody of items belonging to a suspect in detention, leading to a fight, a conduct which the commission frowns at. " The two officers with whom he had a disagreement have been suspended by the commission and handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation and possible prosecution. " The latest information, is that a two-count holding charge bordering on criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide has been filed against them at a Chief Magistrate Court, Gwiwa in Sokoto. " Both offences are punishable under Sections 60 and 191 of the Sokoto State Penal Code Law, 2019. " Without prejudice to the Police investigation, they will in addition, face further disciplinary measures in line with the Commission’s staff regulation." Uwujaren said the Executive Chairman of EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa has vowed not to tolerate any act of indiscipline. "The Executive Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa is saddened by the incident, and has extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. " He has, in addition, assured that the commission will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that those implicated in the death of the officer are brought to justice. " He equally warned staff of the commission to ensure that their conduct at all times is moderated by the established code of behaviour as no act of indiscipline would be tolerated. " Meanwhile, the remains of the late officer were interred on Saturday May 13, 2023 in Jos, Plateau State." Asked if the scuffle was about a suspect's loot, Uwujaren, added: "The items were medications and some monies deposited in the suspect's locker. It has nothing to do with any loot." https://thenationonlineng.net/efcc-operative-dies-after-scuffle-with-colleagues-over-suspects-items/
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Politics / BREAKING: US Imposes Visa Restrictions On Individuals Who Undermined 2023 Polls by SamuelOamen: 3:06pm On May 15, 2023 |
The United States on Monday announced that it has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, in a statement, said the move was not targeted at Nigerians or the government. The Secretary of State however did not name the affected individuals. "The United States is committed to supporting and advancing democracy in Nigeria and around the world. Today, I am announcing that we have taken steps to impose visa restrictions on specific individuals in Nigeria for undermining the democratic process during Nigeria’s 2023 elections cycle. "These actions are specific to certain individuals and are not directed at the Nigerian people or the Government of Nigeria as a whole," he said. The decision, Blinken added, is in compliance with Section 212(a)(3)C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. These individuals "will be subject to restrictions on visas to the United States under a policy covering those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy". These individuals, he said, were involved in intimidation of voters through threats and physical violence, the manipulation of vote results and others. "The decision to take steps to impose visa restrictions reflects the continued commitment of the United States to support Nigerian aspirations to strengthen democracy and the rule of law," he said. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-us-imposes-visa-restrictions-on-individuals-who-undermined-2023-polls/
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Politics / Supreme Court Rules On Osun Governorship Election Dispute On Tuesday, May 9 by SamuelOamen: 11:14am On May 08, 2023 |
The Supreme Court has scheduled judgment for 2pm on Tuesday in the appeal filed by former Osun Governor, Gboyega Oyetola against the election of Ademola Adeleke. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-supreme-court-rules-on-osun-gov-dispute-tuesday/ 7 Likes 2 Shares
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Politics / NEC Recommends Postponement Of Petrol Subsidy Removal by SamuelOamen: 4:22pm On Apr 27, 2023 |
The National Economic Council (NEC) has agreed that the plan to remove petrol subsidy should not be executed yet. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-nec-recommends-temporary-suspension-of-planned-subsidy-removal/ 4 Likes 5 Shares
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Politics / Old Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender - Supreme Court by SamuelOamen: 12:33pm On Feb 15, 2023 |
The Supreme Court has said its February 8 order barring the Federal Government and its agencies from enforcing the February 10 deadline for the use of old 200, 500 and 1000 naira notes still subsist. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-old-naira-notes-remain-legal-tender-supreme-court/ 67 Likes 16 Shares
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Politics / Nine States Join Suit On Naira Swap Crisis by SamuelOamen: 10:28am On Feb 15, 2023 |
The Supreme Court on Wednesday joined nine States as parties in the suit filed by Kaduna, Kogi and Zamfara challenging the propriety of the naira swap policy of the Federal Government.https://thenationonlineng.net/just-in-nine-states-join-suit-on-naira-swap-crisis/ 10 Likes 2 Shares
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Politics / INEC Says Polls Will Not Hold In 240 Polling Units Across 28 States by SamuelOamen: 12:20pm On Feb 13, 2023 |
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Monday that elections will not be holding in about 240 polling units across 28 States https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-polls-will-not-hold-in-240-polling-units-across-28-states-inec/ 10 Likes 3 Shares
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Politics / Emefiele Meets Yakubu, Says CBN Will Not Be Used To Frustrate 2023 Elections by SamuelOamen: 5:26pm On Feb 07, 2023 |
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emiefele has said that the apex will not allow itself to be used to frustrate the forthcoming general elections. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-cbn-will-not-be-used-to-frustrate-2023-polls-emiefele/ 26 Likes 4 Shares
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Politics / BREAKING: Supreme Court Declares Lawan Yobe North Senatorial Candidate by SamuelOamen: 1:03pm On Feb 06, 2023 |
In a split decision of three-to-two, the Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the nomination of the Senate President Ahmad Lawan as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Yobe North Senatorial District for the 25 February general election. In the lead majority judgment, Justice Centus Nweze held that Lawan’s major challenger, Bashir Machina was wrong to have commenced his suit at the trial court via a writ of summons in view of his allegations that the APC acted fraudulently in transmitting Lawan’s name to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as it’s candidate. Justice Nweze held the earlier decisions of the Federal High Court in Yobe and the subsequent one Court of Appeal in Abuja, affirming Machina as the APC candidate for Yobe North “were perverse and must be set aside.” In his lead dissenting opinion Justice Adamu Jauro faulted the APC’s primary held on June 9, 2022,from which Lawan emerged as the party’s candidate. Justice Jauro dismissed the appeal by the APC and awarded a cost of N3m against the party and in favour of Machina. Details shortly... https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-supreme-court-declares-lawan-yobe-north-senatorial-candidate/
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Politics / UPDATED: Buhari Meets APC Govs, Pledges To Fix Cash Crisis In Seven Days by SamuelOamen: 2:56pm On Feb 03, 2023 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to give him seven days to resolve the lingering cash crisis causing economic havocs and heating up the polity. The President also blamed the escalating cash crisis on banks, expressing doubts about their commitment to success of the policy. Buhari spoke during a meeting with the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) to seek solutions to the cash crunch, which they lamented was threatening the good records of the administration in transforming the economy. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, after the meeting noted the cash crunch has become a problem across the country from the policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to change high value naira notes with new ones. Buhari said the currency re-design will give a boost to the economy and provide long-term benefits while expressing doubts about the commitment of banks in particular to the success of the policy. “Some banks are inefficient and only concerned about themselves,” the President said, “even if a year is added, problems associated with selfishness and greed won’t go away." He said he had seen television reports about cash shortages and hardship to local businesses and ordinary people, assurrig that the balance of seven of the 10-day extension will be used to crackdown on whatever stood in the way of successful implementation. “I will revert to the CBN and the Minting Company. There will be a decision one way or the other in the remaining seven days of the 10-day extension,” the President assured. The Governors told the President while they agreed that his decision on the renewal of currency was good, its execution had been botched and their constituents were becoming increasingly upset. They told the President as leaders of the government and party in their different states, they were becoming anxious about a slump in the economy and the series of elections that are coming. They requested the President to use his powers to direct the concurrent flourish of the new and old notes till the end of the year. The President said when he considered giving the approval to the policy, he demanded an undertaking from the CBN that no new notes will be printed in a foreign country and they in turn gave him assurances that there was enough capacity, manpower and equipment to print the currency for local needs. He said he needed to go back to find out what was actually happening. Buhari told the Governors that, being closer to the people, he had heard their cries and will act in a way that there will be a solution. Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje told journalists their requests before the President were centered around the cash and petroleum products crises. He said the PGF appealed to the President to allow the new and old naira notes to run concurrently until the old ones die out naturally. “Our request is for the deadline to be shifted. Not only shifted, but the old currency should go along with the new currency until old currency dies a natural death which is possible. He said he will look into that,” he said. https://thenationonlineng.net/updated-buhari-meets-apc-govs-pledges-to-fix-cash-crisis-in-seven-days/
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Politics / UPDATED: Buhari Meets APC Govs, Pledges To Fix Cash Crisis In Seven Days by SamuelOamen: 1:57pm On Feb 03, 2023 |
President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to Nigerians to give him seven days to resolve the lingering cash crisis causing economic havocs and heating up the polity. The President also blamed the escalating cash crisis on banks, expressing doubts about their commitment to success of the policy. Buhari spoke during a meeting with the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) to seek solutions to the cash crunch, which they lamented was threatening the good records of the administration in transforming the economy. A statement by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, after the meeting noted the cash crunch has become a problem across the country from the policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to change high value naira notes with new ones. Buhari said the currency re-design will give a boost to the economy and provide long-term benefits while expressing doubts about the commitment of banks in particular to the success of the policy. “Some banks are inefficient and only concerned about themselves,” the President said, “even if a year is added, problems associated with selfishness and greed won’t go away." He said he had seen television reports about cash shortages and hardship to local businesses and ordinary people, assurrig that the balance of seven of the 10-day extension will be used to crackdown on whatever stood in the way of successful implementation. “I will revert to the CBN and the Minting Company. There will be a decision one way or the other in the remaining seven days of the 10-day extension,” the President assured. The Governors told the President while they agreed that his decision on the renewal of currency was good, its execution had been botched and their constituents were becoming increasingly upset. They told the President as leaders of the government and party in their different states, they were becoming anxious about a slump in the economy and the series of elections that are coming. They requested the President to use his powers to direct the concurrent flourish of the new and old notes till the end of the year. The President said when he considered giving the approval to the policy, he demanded an undertaking from the CBN that no new notes will be printed in a foreign country and they in turn gave him assurances that there was enough capacity, manpower and equipment to print the currency for local needs. He said he needed to go back to find out what was actually happening. Buhari told the Governors that, being closer to the people, he had heard their cries and will act in a way that there will be a solution. Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje told journalists their requests before the President were centered around the cash and petroleum products crises. He said the PGF appealed to the President to allow the new and old naira notes to run concurrently until the old ones die out naturally. “Our request is for the deadline to be shifted. Not only shifted, but the old currency should go along with the new currency until old currency dies a natural death which is possible. He said he will look into that,” he said. https://thenationonlineng.net/updated-buhari-meets-apc-govs-pledges-to-fix-cash-crisis-in-seven-days/
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Politics / Allow Old, New Notes Coexist, APC Governors Beg Buhari by SamuelOamen: 12:50pm On Feb 03, 2023 |
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to allow the old and new naira notes co-exist to ease the suffering of Nigerians. https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-allow-old-new-notes-coexist-apc-govs-beg-buhari/ 7 Likes
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Politics / Buhari Not Aware Of Anyone In Villa Working Against Tinubu -- FG by SamuelOamen: 5:43pm On Feb 01, 2023 |
The Federal Government has said the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration is officially unaware of elements within the Presidency, which Kaduna Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufa’i, accused of working to sabotage the winning chances of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufa’i, during a television interview on Wednesday, alleged plots by some unnamed elements within the Presidency, to make sure the APC candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, loses on February 25. However, the Minister of Information and Culture Lai Mohammed, while reacting to a question raised by State House Correspondents on the allegation, said the government, a product of the ruling APC, was unaware of the plot described by El-Rufa’i, saying that what the government is determined to achieve is a free, fair and credible election. According to him, Buhari is primarily concerned with seeing the elections being credible, not tilted in favour of any particular candidate or against anyone. “One thing I can assure you is that no matter who, this administration is focused and determined to ensure a free and fair election and I think in this administration, the most important person is Mr. President and I think he has shown by words and by deeds that he’s committed to a free, fair and credible election. “Fair, free and credible election actually means not favouring anybody or disadvantaging anybody and everywhere he goes, he makes that very clear, even as recently as Friday, when he was in Daura, he said the same thing. “So, if there's anybody who's working against any candidate, we don't know officially,” he stated. https://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-not-aware-of-anyone-in-villa-working-against-tinubu-fg/
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Politics / BREAKING: Tribunal Sacks Osun Gov Adeleke by SamuelOamen: 12:17pm On Jan 27, 2023 |
The Election Petition Tribunal chaired by Justice Tertse Kume has sacked Osun Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke. The majority judgement of two judges against one ordered that Certificate of Return should be withdrawn from Adeleke and issued to Adegboyega Oyetola. The tribunal sacked Adeleke for overvoting in some polling units across the State. Details Shortly… https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-tribunal-sacks-osun-gov-adeleke/
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